Is the Church of Scotland established?
The Church of Scotland is a national church, but unlike in England it does not recognise the monarch as its head and there is debate as to whether it’s established.
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State and ceremonial funerals (90 KB , PDF)
This Note explains the arrangements for state and ceremonial funerals, including examples from the past. It shows the distinction between the two types of funeral, looks at what is known about the process to decide whether a state funeral will be held for a commoner, and provides some information on costs.
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State and ceremonial funerals (90 KB , PDF)
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